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Introduction to Ayurveda

Ayurveda is often considered the sister science to yoga and is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems.

It is based on three main Ayurvedic body types: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each person is made up of a predominant 'type' (dosha) - vata, pitta or kapha. Throughout this series of three classes, Nanna will introduce you to the concept of 'dosha' dedicating each class to Vata, Pitta and Kapha respectively. She will briefly explain what a 'dosha' is and go on to explain how all of us need to balance these 'doshas' at different times of the day, month and life time, if we are to experience full health.

So what 'dosha' or personality type are you? Do you recognise yourself in any of the following:

Vata is expressed as the element air. When in balance, a vata personality type is outgoing, friendly and creative. When not in balance a vata exhibits signs of stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed.

Pitta is expressed as the element of fire. When in balance, a pitta personality type is dynamic, hard working and efficient. When not in balance he or she can feel angry, reactive and irritable.

Kapha is expressed as the elements of earth & water. A kapha personality type when in balance is steady, loyal and calm. When out of balance, he or she is prone to be lazy and unmotivated, with a tendancy to seek comfort by overeating, hence tend to be overweight.

Yoga for your Ayurvedic body type - Vata
A Vata personality is outgoing, friendly and creative. When not in balance they can be stressed, anxious, overwhelmed. They can suffer from conditions such as insomnia, joint pain and brain fog. In this class we are going to reduce your vata and help create a calm, grounded state of mind and body. Be prepared to feel totally nurtured.

Pitta types are dynamic, high achieving people who like to live life in the fast lane. In this session, Nanna Coppens will guide you through movements and postures that will bring you into the present - learn to totally relax and let go of the to-do list as you experience the calming and balancing effect of the class.

Yoga for your Ayurvedic body type - Kapha
Let’s get you moving! A kapha type is grounded, loyal, steady, compassionate and reliable. Out of balance, he or she feels low motivation and can lack enthusiasm and drive. Join Nanna in this dynamic yet healing class that will be sure to mobilise your circulation and lymphatic system. Use this class to ignite your energy levels and have some fun!

Ayurveda Health Questionnaire

So that you can discover for yourself what 'dosha' or personality type you are, we have prepared a questionnaire for you to complete. Tick only the description that is most applicable to you. Some of the descriptions include more than one trait; if any or most of the traits listed in a particular line are yours, tick that box as well.

Members' comments:

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hello my score was 7 pitta and 7 vata could you please let me know what class would be good for me. I was also hoping to choose food that will support me is should I incorporate both pitta and vata foods in my diet.thank you

28 Apr, 2016

Anouschka-DruTeam

Hi ChristinaM, yes both of these classes would be beneficial for you. Enjoy them both!

23 Apr, 2016

healthforus@hot...

Hello, I have Vata 7, Pitta 6, Kapha 2. would both Vata and Pitta classes be good for me.

10 Apr, 2016

dickkocken

I have 1xV, 5xP and 10xK. What does that tell me?

5 Apr, 2016

JuliaS

Pitta 8, Vata 4, Kapha 4

24 Mar, 2016

Hypnotic Hooper

14 Vata as to be expected. I look forward to doing the sessions x

7 Feb, 2016

Anouschka-DruTeam

Hi Deesong, The vata class is especially good if you're ever a little ungrounded, anxious or stressed. All of us have a mixture of the 3 main doshas (imbalances) however, the predominant one can vary according to the time of day, your mood/ cirumstances or even the season.

4 Feb, 2016

Deesong

I had 4 Vata, 4 Pitta and 6 Kapha...will this session be good for me??

3 Feb, 2016

juliescarff

Done several of these questionaires before and never had a clear outcome. This was brilliant and clearly indicated a vata type (12 Vata's). Looking forward to trying the Vata class now :)

31 Jan, 2016

Anouschka-DruTeam

Hi Herma, This basically means you have a high Pitta score - so your body/personality type is more towards the detailed, firey, warm and fast moving. The pitta class (released on 1st March) will be perfect for you.